Betting tip and prediction for this match between Saint-Étienne vs Monaco

Check out the best predictions for Saint-Étienne vs Monaco. Here you will find the top prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Monaco in Ligue 1, alongside match analysis and betting insights. Read below for our thorough examination of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Saint-Étienne and Monaco.

The best prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Monaco in Ligue 1 is less than 4 goals.

The most likely prediction for this encounter is that there will be few goals scored. It is anticipated to be a balanced match, with both teams likely to adopt a more cautious approach, making it challenging to create goal-scoring opportunities. As such, we expect a rather subdued performance, with the defensive units taking centre stage.

Match preview: Saint-Étienne vs Monaco

Saint-Étienne and Monaco will face off at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in a match for the 32nd round of Ligue 1. The last meeting between these two sides in this edition of the league saw Monaco triumph at home with a scoreline of (1-0) on 17-08-2024. Recent head-to-head encounters favour the visiting team, as they have won all of their last three matchups. The home/away conditions deserve special attention, given that this match features the 17th and 2nd placed teams in the overall standings. This is essentially a clash between the 11th ranked home side and the 8th ranked away side.

Team analysis: Saint-Étienne

The home side currently resides in 17th place, having secured 27 points from 6 wins, 6 draws, and 18 losses. In their penultimate fixture, they claimed a 2-1 victory at home against Olympique Lyonnais. However, they suffered a 3-1 defeat in their most recent outing against Strasbourg. The team has been significantly impacted by their home form, having garnered 21 points at their ground, scoring 21 goals and conceding 27, in stark contrast to their away form, where they have managed just 6 points, scoring 11 goals but conceding 44. In Ligue 1, Saint-Étienne has collected 12 points from a possible 30, with 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses in their last home games. Defensively, they have struggled, conceding goals in all of their last 10 matches, yet their attack has managed to find the net regularly, scoring in 8 of those encounters. Of note, in 30 matches this season, they have only managed to turn the score around once after conceding first in the 21 instances this has occurred. Following a 3-1 defeat, their only goal came from Zuriko Davitashvili during the visit to the Strasbourg stadium. The team typically employs a 4-3-3 tactical system, focusing on offensive transitions and utilising the flanks for their attacking play. The front three, comprising Zuriko Davitashvili, Irvin Cardona, and Lucas Stassin, aim to unsettle the opposition’s defence. Unfortunately, they will be without Dylan Batubinsika, Pierre Cornud, Augustine Boakye, and Benjamin Bouchouari due to injuries.

Team analysis: Monaco

The visiting team is currently in 2nd place, having amassed 55 points from 16 wins, 7 draws, and 8 losses. Their previous match ended in a goalless draw at home against Strasbourg, while their last outing saw them draw 1-1 away to Le Havre. Monaco has been a stronger team at home, collecting 36 points compared to just 19 from their away games. In their last 10 away matches in the league, they have recorded 1 win, 4 draws, and 5 losses, earning 7 points from a possible 30. Their attack has been consistent, managing to score in 9 of their last 10 league games. There tends to be a high scoring tendency in their away fixtures, as 14 of their last 15 matches in this competition have concluded with over 1.5 goals. Across 31 Ligue 1 matches, they have conceded the first goal 11 times but have managed to turn the score around on 4 occasions. In their last match, they faced Le Havre and ended up with a 1-1 draw, with Mika Biereth scoring their only goal. Under the guidance of ADI Hütter, Monaco typically lines up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Mika Biereth and Breel Embolo serving as key attacking figures. In the midfield, Japanese player Takumi Minamino plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the team’s offensive rhythm and transitions. Monaco tends to favour the right flank for their build-up, with Vanderson providing depth and dynamism. However, they will be without Kassoum Ouattara, who is still sidelined with injury.

The best prediction for Saint-Étienne vs Monaco in Ligue 1 is less than 4 goals.